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Launched in 1995, the Classic TV Database is dedicated to the best TV shows to air on primetime television since 1950. We have carefully curated a selection of the best classic TV shows that span the history of television to come up with our favorite sitcoms, dramas and other programs from the last 65+ years. Whether it was smart writing, great casting or its impact on popular culture, we believe each of these series deserve to be recognized as a "classic" in our database. Rediscover unforgettable characters, watch episodes online or listen to theme songs of some of the most popular TV series of all-time. Complete seasons of your favorite TV shows on DVD are also available for purchase. Enjoy tuning into memory lane with us!

Since December 29, 1995 120 shows have been added to The Classic TV Database!

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Set in San Francisco, family-friendly sitcom Full House centers around the adventures of a widowed father, his three children, and his two best friends. Danny (Bob Saget of America's Funniest Home Videos) is a straight-laced sportscaster, Joey (David Coulier) is a fun-loving stand-up comedian, and brother-in-law Jesse (John Stamos) is an Elvis-obsessed rocker. Danny's children include 11-year-old D.J. (Candace Cameron), five-year-old Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), and baby Michelle (big-eyed future superstars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen). Created by Jeff Franklin (Laverne and Shirley), the show ran on ABC for eight seasons.

Hawaii Five-O is a police procedural drama series set in Hawaii that aired for twelve seasons from 1968 to 1980 The show featured a fictional state police unit run by Detective Steve McGarrett, portrayed by Jack Lord. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Most episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno" sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one."

Quantum Leap is a drama series that aired on NBC from 1989 to 1993 that starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist from six years in the future who becomes lost in time following a time travel experiment, temporarily taking the places of other people to "put right what once went wrong".